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How can I write my answer in UPSC history?
You should approach the answer from 360 degrees and start writing. Use keywords: Always use keywords to highlight important and scoring points in your answers. Try to underline the keywords. Substantiate your answers: Don’t forget to substantiate what you claim in your answers.
Should I make history notes for UPSC?
Over the ensuing years many questions from the Ancient Indian History segment have been featured in the IAS Exam. Hence making notes about Ancient Indian History topics is necessary.
What is 7 5 3 rule in UPSC?
SEVEN – Candidates’ should aim to answer questions within 7 minutes per question. FIVE – Write 5 points in their answers related to the keyword. It would be better to break down the answer into bulleted points. THREE – Elaborate each point in 3 dimensions as per the requirements listed in the question.
How many pages is a 15 marks question in UPSC?
1) UPSC CS Mains QCAB has 2 pages allotted for every 10 mark questions, 3 pages for 15 mark questions, 4 pages for 20 mark questions and 12 pages for essay question.
How can I cover my Upsc history portion?
Create a chronology for every period with the important events mentioned. Revise the entire syllabus at least two to three times in the entire time span. Solve previous year papers as well as IAS practice papers for History on a regular basis to have better preparation.
Is history a scoring subject in UPSC?
It is not a scoring subject when you compare it to science or maths. You do need to remember a few dates and names in history. A good memory is required to ace history. A lot of things are subject to interpretation, unlike the sciences.
How long is 150 words answer Upsc?
A general thumb rule which can be helpful in the exam hall is that – if the question has a 150-word limit, then the answer should be written within 1 and a half A4 pages. If it’s 250, then write the answer not going beyond 2.5 A4 pages.
Does UPSC question repeat?
Yes! UPSC papers have repetitions of questions from previous year’s papers, but only for certain topics.
Which note taking method is best for history?
The Outline Method. This method is used for simplicity and is one of the easiest methods of taking notes. The Cornell Method. Mind Mapping Method. Flow Notes Method. The Sentence Method. Charting Method. Writing on Slides.
Which notes is best for history optional?
Balyan Sir notes for History. Publication Division books for History (these are small tiny books and can be read in short span of time) Irfan Habib book for Medieval India.
